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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls…
Published on : Oct 25, 2024Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and...
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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in…
Published on : Oct 16, 2024Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...
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EXPLAINER: Single-dose radiation therapy to be…
Published on : Oct 9, 2024Breast cancer is the most common cancer type that...
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EXPLAINER: Why are young South Asians…
Published on : Oct 8, 2024For the longest time, heart disease has been the biggest reason for...
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EXPLAINER: Not all cholesterol is the…
Published on : Oct 1, 2024To most individuals, the mere mention of the word cholesterol...
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EXPLAINER: What is the Quad Cancer…
Published on : Sep 23, 2024During the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by President Biden...
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Explainer: What is diphtheria?
Published on : Sep 20, 2024Given the global surge in diphtheria incidence, it’s important to...
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EXPLAINER: What are fixed dose combination…
Published on : Sep 9, 2024This is not the first time such a ban was...
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EXPLAINER: How are constipation and heart…
Published on : Sep 9, 2024Constipated individuals were twice as likely to experience a heart...
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Explainer: Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack…
Published on : Sep 3, 2024Cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used loosely and...
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Explainer: Ritlecitinib, a remedy for hair…
Published on : Aug 28, 2024The first drug to be approved by the U.S. FDA...
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Explainer: Decoding LANS, a gamechanger in…
Published on : Aug 21, 2024Researchers at Mayo Clinic recently established new criteria for a...
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EXPLAINER: Five common products that pose…
Published on : Aug 20, 2024While it’s difficult to completely avoid carcinogens in today’s world,...
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Explainer: Why microplastics in food are…
Published on : Aug 20, 2024Indians with a high consumption of salt and sugar are...
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Explainer: What is ‘Teflon flu’?
Published on : Aug 13, 2024Polymer fume fever, an illness that can occur when Teflon-coated...
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Explainer: How chewing your food more…
Published on : Aug 7, 2024Chewing more and eating slowly stimulates the release of digestive...
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Explainer: How a blood thinner works…
Published on : Aug 5, 2024Scientists at the University of Sydney and the Liverpool School...
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Explainer: Decoding the social media conflict…
Published on : Aug 1, 2024Hibiscus tea may have medicinal properties, but clinical research on...
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EXPLAINER: What’s the connection between political…
Published on : Jul 30, 2024While health plays a role in developing one’s political ideology,...
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Explainer: The link between microplastics and…
Published on : Jul 24, 2024Recent discovery of microplastics in semen raises questions about the...
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Explainer: Decoding spinal muscular atrophy
Published on : Jul 22, 2024SMN protein is produced inadequately leading to severely compromised bodily...
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Explainer: The threat of Chandipura Virus
Published on : Jul 18, 2024The viral infection transmitted by sandflies, mosquitoes, and ticks, has...
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Explainer: The little-known stiff person syndrome
Published on : Jul 12, 2024Recent Celine Dion video prompts conversations about the extremely rare...
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Explainer: Decoding Zika virus, prevention measures
Published on : Jul 10, 2024Explainer: Decoding Zika virus, prevention measures Given that there is...
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Explainer: Why amoebic meningoencephalitis deaths in…
Published on : Jul 8, 2024This could be a result of climate change, since rising...
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Explainer: How oral semaglutide aids weight…
Published on : Jul 3, 2024The first oral GLP 1 approved by the USFDA for...
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The journey from melancholia to depression
Published on : Jul 1, 2024We now know more about the human mind than we...
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Explainer: Why typhoid fever is so…
Published on : Jun 19, 2024Access to clean drinking water, hygienic food, and typhoid vaccination...
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Explainer: Shingles is more than a…
Published on : Jun 10, 2024The chickenpox vaccine is effective in preventing chickenpox as well...
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Explainer: What is Japanese Encephalitis?
Published on : Jun 4, 2024The vector-borne disease spread by mosquitoes can lead to severe...
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Explainer: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Published on : May 29, 2024There is no cure for IBS. However, dietary changes, medications,...
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Explainer: How the menstrual cycle impacts…
Published on : May 23, 2024Advanced MRI techniques provide fascinating insights into how hormones influence...
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Explainer: The spread of West Nile…
Published on : May 21, 2024Most infections are asymptomatic, while some manifest as moderate fever,...
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Explainer: What is vitrectomy?
Published on : May 17, 2024The risk of vitreous detachment increases with age, particularly among...
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Explainer: Why protein supplements can be…
Published on : May 14, 2024Proteins from dietary sources can be equally effective in muscle...
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Explainer: Can humans get avian flu?
Published on : May 6, 2024The extremely rare event of the virus mutating such that...
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Explainer: 5 vitamins, besides vitamin D,…
Published on : Apr 23, 2024International Journal of Molecular Medicine article sheds light on the...
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Explainer: What is diphtheria?
Published on : Apr 15, 2024Given the global surge in diphtheria incidence, it’s important to...
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Explainer: The hazards of vaginal whitening…
Published on : Apr 1, 2024Vaginal lightening promotes unhealthy body image ideals, and reflects cultural...
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Explainer: Why moderation is crucial in…
Published on : Mar 22, 2024Excessive caffeine intake can lead to poor sleep quality, increased...
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Explainer: The presence of PFAS &…
Published on : Mar 12, 2024These chemicals can accumulate in the body over time, increasing...
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Explainer: How malaria vaccines can eradicate…
Published on : Feb 19, 2024There are two malaria vaccines recommended by the WHO, and...
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Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency
Published on : Feb 13, 2024Poor dietary choices, food insecurity, certain medical conditions, and vegetarian...
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Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the…
Published on : Feb 5, 2024The fourth-most prevalent cancer among women globally, cervical cancer has...
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Explainer: Understanding thyroid disorders
Published on : Jan 30, 2024Greater awareness empowers individuals to recognise early symptoms, seek timely...
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Explainer: What is SAD?
Published on : Jan 9, 2024Individuals with limited access to natural light, such as those...
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Explainer: How dangerous is the JN.1…
Published on : Dec 22, 2023JN.1 was identified in the US in September 2023, exhibiting...
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Explainer: Making sense of White Lung…
Published on : Dec 11, 2023While the exact cause of the outbreak is under investigation,...
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Explainer: How climate change causes a…
Published on : Dec 8, 2023The transmission of dengue is intricately linked to three pivotal...
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Explainer: Why the Supreme Court of…
Published on : Dec 7, 2023This is not a debate on “Allopathy vs Ayurveda”, but...
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Critical gap in cancer trials in…
Published on : Dec 5, 2023Several states in Northeast India had no registered clinical trials...
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Explainer: How food insecurity affects mental…
Published on : Nov 29, 2023Recent conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine and Congo underscore how the...
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Explainer: What is “fried rice syndrome”?
Published on : Nov 17, 2023Bacillus cereus can exist on raw rice, and if it’s...
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Explainer: The toll of war on…
Published on : Nov 3, 2023The mental scars of undergoing trauma, or even witnessing traumatic...
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Explainer: Why long work hours are…
Published on : Oct 30, 2023From cardiovascular disease and heightened stress levels, to depression, anxiety...
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Explainer: How AI spreads health misinformation
Published on : Oct 13, 2023AI-driven algorithms on social media platforms and websites often recommend...
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Explainer: What causes high cholesterol?
Published on : Aug 25, 2023Cutting down on the consumption of processed foods and processed...
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Explainer: What BMI can and cannot…
Published on : Aug 9, 2023Ideally suited for population-level studies, describing obesity by BMI can...
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Explainer: Understanding ADHD
Published on : Jul 18, 2023A common neurodevelopmental disorder, it calls for comprehensive understanding for...
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Explainer: Making informed decisions about hysterectomy
Published on : Jul 4, 2023Depending on the individual case and the underlying condition, the...
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Explainer: What is postpartum depression?
Published on : Jun 24, 2023It can cause various physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms. Treatment...
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Explainer: What is hypertension?
Published on : May 17, 2023This World Hypertension Day, let’s manage blood pressure better with...
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Explainer: Why there’s no reason to…
Published on : May 9, 2023Inaccurate portrayals of people with DID in mainstream media highlight...
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Explainer: Why long nails are a…
Published on : May 2, 2023One of the primary concerns with long nails is the...
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Explainer: Why processed foods are harmful…
Published on : Apr 19, 2023Processed foods can lead people to consume more than the...
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Explainer: What teeth whitening can and…
Published on : Mar 27, 2023While teeth whitening products can help enhance the appearance of...
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Explainer: Can artificial intelligence replace doctors?
Published on : Mar 13, 2023Will the job of future doctors be similar to that...
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Explainer: Why binge-watching is harmful
Published on : Feb 16, 2023Set a time limit before you start. The golden rule...
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Explainer: How is Tomato flu different…
Published on : Dec 9, 2022There is no swab or blood test to confirm Tomato...
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Explainer: Why excessive cleanliness may be…
Published on : Dec 9, 2022Excessive cleaning kills the microbial life around and on us....
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How Indian fact-checkers dealt with COVID-19…
Published on : May 18, 2021An analysis of International Fact Checking Network’s repository of fact-checked...
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COVID-19 vaccination: Beware of bogus dos…
Published on : Apr 2, 2021While proper nutrition and hydration are essential for good health,...
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Can COVID-19 hygiene measures cause cancer?
Published on : Feb 13, 2021Here is what Google Trends say on what was most...
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Explained: Is eating poultry products safe…
Published on : Jan 11, 2021WHO guidelines and experts recommend that it is safe to...
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Analysing social media response to COVID-19…
Published on : Jul 6, 2020Social media platforms are under constant pressure to regulate misinformation....
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Trends in Covid-19 misinformation in India
Published on : Jun 5, 2020Amid an unprecedented global health crisis, health journalists faced a...
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EXPLAINER: Why a lot of Covid-19…
Published on : Jun 5, 2020There is a lot of data visualisation about COVID-19 which...